The House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee heard more than two hours of testimony from those for and against the new ...

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For the average Marylander, the extra tax on sugary drinks could mean about $100 more out of pocket every year.

Maryland delegate Emily Shetty, who wrote the bill, expects the tax to generate $500 million per year for the state.

The bill puts a two cent per ounce tax on all drinks with added sugars that do not have a health benefit. Republicans questioned the impacts on businesses that they say will pass this tax on to the ...